Real Life Scenario: Do you Take the Cookie?

Eating healthy in public can be difficult when people aren't on the same page. Especially at work meetings. Here's a scenario that many people find themselves in at work, and I'm interested to see how everyone handles such a situation.

You’re at a meeting at work, it’s 3 o’clock, and the cookie or dessert tray is being passed – what do you do?

a) Take a cookie, of course! The only decision here is if you go for a second…

b) Sit there for the entire hour meeting stressing about whether or not you should have the cookie. You end the meeting having no idea what the meeting actually was about, and on your way out end up grabbing a cookie because you can’t resist

Here’s a tip – if you arm yourself with healthy and satisfying snacks, you will be much less tempted to snack on other treats lying around the home or office. So be sure to have healthy options available – pack & plan accordingly!

About the author

Kary Woodruff is a Sport Dietitian at TOSH - The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, where she...

The views and content of this blog do not necessarily reflect the policies of Intermountain Healthcare. The content in these blogs should not be taken over advice of your care provider. As always, in the event of an emergency find care immediately.